# Glint vs mood.camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mood.camera at 93% against Glint's 28%. mood.camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (563 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and mood.camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

mood.camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mood.camera has 563 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Glint's written reviews are positive against 93% of mood.camera's.

Glint ships an update every 3 days, mood.camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glint | mood.camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glint-video-effects-camera/id1589766090/reviews) | **[4.8 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodcamera/id6472954208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **563** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelfolio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533949185) | [Alex Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718131576) |

## What reviewers say

### Glint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glint-video-effects-camera/id1589766090)

Transform your videos and photos with real-time creative effects. This app uses advanced person detection to apply unique overlays, distortions, and color shifts to you or your background instantly. Record, capture, and share stunning content without any waiting or editing.

**Highlights:** Real-time effects applied live, Person and background segmentation, 20+ creative effects (overlays, distortions, color shifts), Image and Tint Green Screen, Transform Image for existing photos, Record video and capture photos, Direct sharing to social media

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Filters and Features | $4.99 | one-time |


### mood.camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodcamera/id6472954208)

Capture natural, character-filled photos with a unique processing pipeline that mimics film. Enjoy a fun, intuitive experience without live previews or editing tools, focusing on serendipity and creative expression.

**Highlights:** Custom image processing pipeline, Realistic film grain and halation, Expressive color emulation, Filmic dynamic range, Next-level portraits with 7 lenses, Double exposure mode, Custom frames

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Early Adopter Access | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth interface
- 👍 Great presets and customization
- 👍 Realistic film emulations
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient mobile photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Exposure issues (underexposure)
- 🔋 Processing times could be improved
- 🚫 Cannot import or edit existing photos

**Reported bugs**

- Focus issues with telephoto lens
- Inconsistent color rendering, especially for skin tones

**Requested features**

- Live preview of filters
- Manual shutter speed control
- Ability to apply filters to existing photos
- Option to save original and filtered photos
- Video mode with film-style effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glint free?

Glint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is mood.camera free?

mood.camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glint or mood.camera?

mood.camera is rated higher. Glint averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while mood.camera averages 4.8 from 563 ratings.

### Do Glint or mood.camera have ads?

Neither Glint nor mood.camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glint or mood.camera?

Glint ships an update every 3 days, and mood.camera every 4 days. Most recently, Glint was updated on November 3, 2026 and mood.camera on November 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*